Kim asks, I answer
Kim is asking some questions about guns (more like a survey). Though I agree with Kim’s politics on guns, when it comes to guns we like, we couldn’t be more different.
For example, look at my arsenal here. Notice anything? No wood. Lots of plastic, K coat covered steal, and aluminum. Don’t like wood. It’s an aesthetic thing, I suppose. Regardless, to answer his questions:
1 – If you could only have one handgun, which would it be?
Requirements: reliable, durable, accurate, concealable and adequate stopping power. Choice: Glock 30 (which I have). While Sigs are my favorite guns, I have to go with the Glock in terms of ruggedness. Unlike comparable Sig 45s, the Glock also has a ten round magazine. A compact, accurate, reliable 45ACP. And a ton of after market products.
2 – Ditto for a rifle
While currently my rifle’s are an AR15 and 10/22, if I had to choose only one, it would be a Springfield M1A Scout. Respectable caliber, the barrel is the right size (at 18 inches, it’s not too small to impair accuracy and not too big to affect versatility). Parts and ammo are cheap and plentiful from military surplus.
3 – If you were told you could only drive one car or truck for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?
I’m contemplating that right now. I need to lose the convertible and get a daddy mobile with the daughter on the way. It will be a four door truck, the only choice now is which one. I like the new F150 but the con is that it takes up a lot of garage space. I also like the Dodge Dakota with the V8 because it has the features of the full size trucks (big engine, towing power, etc.) but is easier on garage space. Regardless, it would be a four door truck.
May 3rd, 2004 at 4:58 pm
1. Handgun: If a single-shot .223 pistol counts as a “handgun,” then it would be that. Remember, I’m a recreational shooter, not a self-defense shooter, and the .223 is damn fun. If not that, probably a 10mm of some sort, as recommended by my police officer brother-in-law. But not a Glock. I want a manual safety.
2. Rifle: Not sure. Believe it or not, I’ve never fired a rifle. 20-gauge shotgun, yes; rifle, no. Never had much use for a rifle, anyway, since I don’t hunt.
3. Car: Been a while since I’ve shopped. A four-door with decent room, power locks and windows, sun roof, and A/C. Something that gets at least 30 mpg in the city. Such a car might not even exist.
Trucks to me are like boats and pools. You don’t want to own one, you want to have a friend who owns one. They’re way much more trouble than they’re worth most of the time, but every now and again they have their uses, so it’s good to be able to leech off a buddy. 🙂
May 4th, 2004 at 12:36 pm
10mm is a fine round. It’s basically a 45acp with more powder behind it. My preference for the 45 also has to do with availability. You can get milsurp 45 cheap.
May 4th, 2004 at 2:14 pm
Upon further reflection, I would have to consider a .22 as my handgun, on the justification that the ammo is dirt, dirt cheap.
May 4th, 2004 at 2:24 pm
Yeah, i got 550 rounds of federal high velocity hollow point 22LR at Wal-Mart for $8. 22LR is not a particularly good defensive round though, unless you’re attacked by squirrels.
May 8th, 2004 at 1:17 am
Ruger P97. AR-180 in 6.8MM SPC.
May 6th, 2004 at 8:54 am
Thursday Gun Links #16
Administrative note: Melissa and I are leaving for vacation. SayUncle has kindly agreed to write next week’s gun links. I’ll start writing them again May 27th. When ESPN planned their Great Outdoor Games in Madison, Wisconsin they had no idea…